The success of e-business in the business customer segment in recent years has been spectacular. It is widely expected that business segment is poised for spectacular growth as well. However, a consistent definition and framework for business model for online businesses still do not exist. This article proposes a three-dimensional framework for defining the business model and applies it to the emerging structure. It also identifies some of the factors that can guide organizations in selecting a suitable business model. "Hide
by B. Mahadevan Source: California Management Review 16 pages. Publication Date: July 1, 2000. Prod. #: CMR179-PDF-ENG
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